Example Sentences

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The shale revolution has transformed the U.S. from the world’s largest importer of oil to the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas and largest exporter of liquefied natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Restaurants that want a bottle of a recent vintage need to be a previous customer of the importer before they are offered an opportunity to purchase one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Brazil's exports were diverted to Europe, with Germany overtaking the US as the biggest importer of Brazilian beans over the course of 2025, cushioning Europe's coffee drinkers to a degree.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

As well as being a key importer of gas, Uniper also operates major storage facilities.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Girard was a rich Frenchman with a finger in every pie; he was a merchant, an importer, and a banker.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson